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30:2 - the lifesaving rhythm By Klaus Walderhaug Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of chest compressions and artificial inflation, is a vital element of general first aid and something that really could contribute to saving lives. Quick and resolute initiatives in case of heart or respiratory problems may be what prevent a fatal outcome. Stress and heavy work pressure in modern society are factors that contribute to trigger off cardiac problems. To be prepared for potential problems, at Odfjell Minde we have arranged voluntary first aid courses for all employees, where cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an important part. We have also established a “heart starter” team, consisting of people who have been coursed and certified in the use of a semi-automatic external cardiac defibrillator (AED), popularly referred to as a “heart starter”. A cardiac defibrillator is a device that reads and analyses the heartbeat rhythm, and if necessary provides an electric shock pulse to correct a fibrillating heart, i.e. a heart beating in an uncontrolled manner. The certification makes the members of the defibrillator team capable of offering the necessary aid in case of a cardiac arrest or similar problems, not only at the headquarters at Minde but everywhere where a cardiac defibrillator is available, e.g. at airports and other public areas. Early September we arranged a certification course for seven new members of the AED team, bringing the total number at Odfjell Minde up to 14. The already certified team-members received an updating of their skills, not least introducing the revised procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The team gathers on a monthly basis, to train and to make sure we know how to behave if an emergency should occur. Know-how for life, but skills we hope we’ll never need. Øystein Vasset doing his 30 compressions. One, two, three, four... Cardiopulmonary resuscitation The guidelines below are based on the new international consensus as coordinated by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. For adults: • 30 chest compressions, with straight arms on the middle of the chest • Frequency approx. 80-90 per minute • Two inflations • Continue alternating 30 chest compressions and two inflations until medical personnel arrive. For children the ratio should be the same, but the chest pressure and the amount of air provided by each breath should be less, adapted to the size of the patient’s body. For newly born babies the ratio should be 3:1, and the pressure and amount of air should be minimal. Ann Kristin Møllerup and Torill Bergesen practising cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator 22 ODFJELL Quarterly September 2006
By Toralf Sørenes HSE Issues and Transparency In this world of collaboration and transparency, our customers expect that we, as one of their strategic service providers, communicate not only commercial but also HSE issues of significance. With today’s control systems, almost every negative outcome of what we do will come to light sooner or later. It is therefore very important to be proactive and notify relevant stakeholders of any problems as early as possible. A brief note is better than nothing. Early reporting has two advantages. Advice and guidance can be obtained at an early time when it can still be useful. Further, it will reduce and could even take away the negative perception of us trying to hide things. Although potential sanctions could act as a hindrance for openness, it is important to recognize that if sanctions are relevant, they will normally come. Port state and similar databases are monitored continuously, and if we wait with notifications and reports until it has become known through other sources, sanctions will come and be stronger. With a large fleet of nearly 100 ships such as Odfjell’s, the probability of having an incident that reaches the media is higher than if you own and manage a small fleet. The Law of Large Numbers implies that the bigger you get, the more important it will be to work proactively and systematically with risk reduction and loss preventive measures. Let us for instance consider port state detention. This is a very serious matter that must be sorted out before the ship is given clearance to sail from a port. But this is not the end of it; underlying issues and customer concerns may take a long time of hard and dedicated work to sort out. One issue that has been in focus for some time is inerting of all flammable cargoes. With the Bow Mariner and NCC Mekka still clear in mind, Odfjell has been active in this work and has strongly supported a change towards more robust, comprehensive and clearer regulations in this important area. While we are waiting for these new regulations to come, we must maintain a strong focus on inerting. It is a very high risk area involving two main elements: the equipment itself and the proper use of it. 1 - The system with its various equipment and controls must be well maintained and operable at all times. Personal Protective Equipment – USE IT!! 2 - Those responsible must be fully familiar with the systems, equipment, its limitations, operation and the underlying requirements. Guidance and procedures must be clear and implementation done not only through written exchanges but also through training and on board attendance from the fleet units ashore. In addition to oily water systems and pollution, inerting has high focus within port state administrations in the trades Odfjell operates. In particular the US Coast Guard seems to have their focus on this. This is perhaps particularly relevant for our older ships. We may not be using these systems as frequently as product carriers do, and therefore testing and regular training is essential. It is also important to be well prepared for port state inspections, with the fleet units discussing all relevant issues in that respect. All our ships must report unsafe conditions and defective equipment, and appropriate risk assessments must be carried out on operations that deviate from normal routine. It is also essential that corrective and/or preventive actions that have been identified by the shipboard management teams during the risk assessment are timely and properly attended to, not only by themselves but also by the fleet units ashore. Safety Bulletin We always focus on the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), during internal audits and ship visits, and as part of reviewing near misses and high risk incidents. Regrettably we still come across events or situations where PPE should have been used but was not. We will again highlight the importance of strict adherence in this area whether it is working aloft, entry into enclosed spaces, cargo lines and systems on deck, etc. Both the general and individual PPE like non skid shoes, helmets and boiler suits, and more task specific PPE like harnesses and personal gas detectors are important. If we shall progress towards our zero accident goal, we must have high focus on critical success factors among which the use of PPE is essential. USE IT!! ODFJELL Quarterly September 2006 23
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Page 19 and 20: New ships Odfjell expands its chemi
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